Offsite Learning

Many corporations and learning institutions have discovered the benefit of moving a work group or task force offsite to cast vision, renew commitment, or introduce new training modules. Taking even a short excursion to a different setting enables individuals to see with clearer eyes and listen with unfiltered ears. The location doesn't have to be exotic nor expensive to give everyone a fresh perspective on the ministry of prayer. Taking even a few hours will enable the team to go beyond the typical talk of details and activities into discussions about purpose and strategy.

Do you seem like the Lone Ranger when it comes to having a vision for a saturated in prayer church?

Invite several leaders/influencers to attend a prayer workshop or conference with you.

Has your prayer meeting stagnated?

Cancel one or two of your regular prayer meetings and travel together to Visit another congregation that has a fresher, more creative approach to corporate prayer.

Is your prayer ministry too limited in its vision?

Schedule a one day retreat with a special speaker for prayer ministry team members only. Include plenty of prayer and dialogue to help the team apply the teaching.

Do you need help evaluating your progress toward becoming a praying congregation?

Take a few key leaders away to meet with a Prayer Coach, someone who can guide you in seeking prayer and by asking strategic questions.

Consider assigning “homework.” Hand everyone a resource (book, tape, video) and ask them to be prepared to share insights from their reading/listening/viewing. You can give everyone the same item (assign different chapters to each member as the one they will use to initiative discussion) or give everyone a completely different resource.